Financial Mathematics

About this course

Financial mathematics applies rigorous mathematical and statistical methods to the problems of finance, developing the quantitative tools used to price financial instruments, manage risk, optimise investment portfolios and model the behaviour of markets. Since the development of modern mathematical finance in the late twentieth century, and with particular urgency since the global financial crisis of 2008, the expertise of financial mathematicians has become essential to banks, insurance companies, investment funds, regulatory bodies and the many other institutions that operate in financial markets. It is a demanding field that requires both deep mathematical ability and the commercial awareness to apply it effectively. At Queen Mary University of London this five-year, full-time programme develops your mathematical and statistical foundations before building the specialist financial th

Where its graduates go

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• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 10% of graduatescards →
• 52 / 100Finance Professionals · 18% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 12% of graduatescards →

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